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Emma Goodwin and David Hughes

USF students engage with lawmakers at USF Day at the Capitol

Nearly 100 USF students gathered in Tallahassee to meet with state lawmakers – gaining hands-on experience with government and learning about the legislative process.

February 20, 2026Student Success

Doctor looks at screen that shows infant and AI technology

USF ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents in 2025

A new concrete measurement system, technology to measure pain in newborns and an AI system that monitors air traffic control are just some of the many patents making USF a leading research university.

February 12, 2026Research and Innovation

Brown Recluse Spider

Unraveling the web of brown recluse myths in Florida

Despite the common fear of spiders, USF researchers have set out to prove the brown recluse is misunderstood arachnid.

February 23, 2026Research and Innovation

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